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ID: ALA1151422
Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother
Title: Effect of antimicrobial compounds on Balamuthia mandrillaris encystment and human brain microvascular endothelial cell cytopathogenicity.
Authors: Siddiqui R, Matin A, Warhurst D, Stins M, Khan NA.
Abstract: Cycloheximide, ketoconazole, or preexposure of organisms to cytochalasin D prevented Balamuthia mandrillaris-associated cytopathogenicity in human brain microvascular endothelial cells, which constitute the blood-brain barrier. In an assay for inhibition of cyst production, these three agents prevented the production of cysts, suggesting that the biosynthesis of proteins and ergosterol and the polymerization of actin are important in cytopathogenicity and encystment.
CiteXplore: 17875991
DOI: 10.1128/aac.00373-07